Job Reference: MB-SC-Birmingham13
Job Title: Bank Waking night support worker
Responsible to: The employer
Hours: 1 Night per month plus cover when other support workers are sick or annual leave
21:00-08:00
Day hours may also be available to cover
Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.00
Job Purpose
I am looking for a waking night bank/contingency support worker to support me once a month at night and to cover my support workers when they are on annual leave or sick. This will be for a minimum of one night per month.
I am a 49 year old woman with a rare type of Muscular Dystrophy which means my muscles are weak which has led to me using NIV (non- invasive ventilator) and a powered wheelchair. I like going to concerts, cinema, shopping, playing games and binge-watching TV series.
Main duties
To support with:
Monitor breathing while I sleep and fix any issues that may arise with non- invasive ventilator (NIV)
Manual handling with another care worker, includes use of hoist/slide sheet
Personal care including washing and dressing
Light household cleaning such as washing up
Perform any duties that are required that are a reasonable request
Person Specification:
Be a dog lover as I am in the process of getting an assistance dog.
Like watching TV / movies as TV on all night
To be honest, friendly and have a sense of humour as these are very important to me
Good communication and listening skills
Be able to work solo and as a team
Training will be given in all aspects of my care.
Special Conditions:
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.
Disclaimer:
The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer nor be responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
